Registrar
Nevada Central Cancer Registry
Registrar
Oncology Data Specialist Profession
The Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credential sets the standard for professional competence in the cancer registry field. It is nationally recognized in the recruitment and retention of registry personnel. NCRA’s certification board – the Council on Certification – oversees the ODS exam administration and credential maintenance.
Education and Training
The Nevada Central Cancer Registry (NCCR) provides comprehensive training services and educational resources tailored to Nevada Cancer Reporters. Our offerings include both in-person (currently limited to Northern Nevada) and online training sessions, covering a range of topics, NAACCR webinars, basic and specialized training, advanced workshops, and software tutorials. We annually update the Nevada Cancer Reporting Manual, offering essential guidance to registrars reporting cancer cases in the state.
To register for trainings or inquire further, please contact the NCCR Training Team at dpbhNCCR@health.nv.gov
Nevada Reporting Resources
Registrar References and Resources
Nevada Cancer Reporting Manual
A reference tool for Nevada data reporters with guidance on reporting cancer cases in Nevada.
Update is available soon.
Nevada Cancer Registry Newsletter
For a copy of NCCR Quarterly Newsletters, please contact dpbhNCCR@health.nv.gov.
Nevada Oncology Registrars Association (NORA)
The Nevada Oncology Registrars Association (NORA) brings together cancer registrars, students, and other health data professionals working in the state of Nevada for professional networking, collaboration, and educational development opportunities. NORA holds quarterly meetings and provides continuing education sessions for members.
2026 NORA Facilitating Staff:
President: Cathleen Lynch, ODS
Vice President: TBD
Programming Chair: TBD
State of Nevada Ad Hoc: Cathy Short, ODS
Join the NORA: To request an account please contact tgoulding@health.nv.gov
FLccSC-Nevada Registrars
The Fundamental Learning Collaborative for the Cancer Surveillance Community (FLccSC-pronounced as “flossy”) is Nevada’s go-to learning management system. Silver State Registrars can access CE-eligible courses from NAACCR’s Cancer Registry and Surveillance Webinar Series, as well as course modules that have been created and shared from other states. The webinar recordings and materials are FREE at no cost to Nevada cancer reporters. To access the training, you must have a free FLccSC account.